S 2288
An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to change how Massachusetts’ municipal lighting plants are evaluated for greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, the use of woody biomass – like wood chips – is included in these calculations. This legislation proposes removing woody biomass from the emissions standard, aiming to reduce the environmental impact associated with its use and potentially shift towards cleaner energy sources.
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James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
Michael O. Moore
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